Winnipeg Jets lose 4-2 to Detroit Red Wings [Video]

The Winnipeg Jets were hurting from more than a third consecutive loss on Saturday.

The 4-2 setback to the Detroit Red Wings came with a pair of injuries to defencemen — one that was manageable and one that’s up in the air.

After taking a puck to the mouth in the first period that required an exit to get eight stitches, Josh Morrissey scored a goal in the second frame but it wasn’t enough for Winnipeg to avoid an 0-2-1 record in its past three games.

“Being around this league, throughout my career there’s never an easy two points in the NHL,” said Morrissey, who described his cut lip as not feeling great.

“We just saw that, obviously, two teams that are well below us in the standings, we gave up three out of four points. You have to find a way to get every point. Every point’s the same …